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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2GKALMEK0H6••••••2017 Gmc TERRAIN
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Gmc TERRAIN build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
131on the model
71builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Power Train 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025
Hole for timing chain guide bolt damaged by failed guide bolt
StructureDec 2023
The latch for the rear hatch/door does not release every time. There have been instances when itmes have been in the cargo area and when the button is pressed, it will not release the latch. This causes someone to have to crawl over the back seat to retrieve the items from the…
EngineDec 2022
They’re a class action law suit going on now, about the pcv orifice on my car. This is what happened with my car the pcv orifice clogged and frozen then causing my rear main seal to break and loose oil. No oil lights come on when the car is low on oil. Also even if you fix the…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2022
The contact's wife owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while his wife was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to stall, and shuddered inadvertently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact met his wife at the scene and noticed that oil was leaking…
Power TrainNov 2019
At around 20 miles per hour, while accelerating, all torque is lost and the vehicle engine revs high. It takes a few seconds, then the transmission finally shifts into the next gear. This causes a big jolt. It is dangerous, all power is lost, then suddenly too much power is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GKALMEK0H6341287 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.